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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,249.04, 719,019.36 and 226,723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,249.04, 719,019.36 and 226,723.44 is: 340,154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,249.04 : 719,019.36 = 226,723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,249.04/719,019.36 = 226,723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,249.04x = 719,019.36 × 226,723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,249.04x = 163,018,542,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,018,542,725.80/479,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,154.14

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